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P485 FOD

1997 Ford F150

Gold Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,852 mi
Last recorded167,852 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford F150111,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 FOD
MakeFord
ModelF150
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 167,852 miles

headlamps faded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 161,116 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 161,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 156,544 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 140,260 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front brake disc slightly scored

squeeking noise from steering

How Reliable is the Ford F150?

Based on 16,119 MOT tests across 1,724 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
2,854
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 320
Direction indicator incorrect colour 224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Brake pipe excessively corroded 181
position lamp(s) not working 165
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P485 FOD is a 1997 Ford F150 in Gold with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Ford F150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 111,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford F150 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P485 FOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford F150 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Ford F150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P485 FOD registered?

P485 FOD is a 1997 Ford F150, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P485 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P485 FOD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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